A history of Pope County agriculture will be the subject of the Pope County Historical Association meeting today at the Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center cafeteria in Russellville.

Phil Sims, county agent with the Agricultural Extension Service will present the program, which he titles “Agriculture through the years in Pope County.”

He will tell about the changing crop selection from the early years of cotton growing through the current emphasis on wheat, rice and other crops, as well as poultry, cattle and hogs.

No reservations are needed for the meal, which begins at 6 p.m. The meeting, at 7, is free and open to the public.

Lamar High School alumni reunion

The Lamar High School all-alumni reunion/dinner has been moved from the Lamar Elementary School and will now take place at the Joe Hickey High School cafeteria.

The reunion will start at 4 p.m. Saturday with a catered dinner by Kevin Colvin. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.

The meal cost $15 per plate. Dress is casual and in the ‘Ole Daze’ style for your years in school.

Lamar High School attendees and graduates are encouraged to bring their spouse, significant other or your best friend to join in on the all Alumni reunion/dinner.

Retired and current teachers are also encouraged to attend. For more information, call Doris at (479) 531-1660.

‘Dinner with a Beauty Queen’ on June 24

Come to Western Sizzlin’ of Russellville at 1105 E. Main St. on June 24 and enjoy “Dinner with a Beauty Queen.” Miss Lake Dardanelle, Jade Collins and Miss Lake Dardanelle’s Outstanding Teen, Carleigh Tackett, will serve guests from 5 p.m. to close.

All tips received will go to benefit Children’s Miracle Network and its hospitals. Contact Collins by email at skylarjadecollins@gmail.com to RSVP.

Please come help support our local queens and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Russell Cellular plans fingerprinting

Russell Cellular and the Dardanelle Police Department will host a Kids Fingerprint Day at Russell Cellular’s store location from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 22. The event will allow families the chance to fill out information cards for their children and have them fingerprinted. This information will help the police department track a child if they ever come up missing.

Participants will have a chance to participate in games, and chances to win a prize. Drinks and cookies will be provided by Russell Cellular.

Anyone who wishes to participate can visit the Russell Cellular store located at 620 Union St., Dardanelle, (479) 477-3904.